Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/769,507

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

May 07, 2021 — continuation of 12/060,834

Examiner

WALTHOUR, SCOTT J

Art Unit

Tech Center

RTX Corporation

Assignee

RTX Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +69.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +69.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 659 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WALTHOUR, SCOTT J View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

518 granted / 659 resolved

+18.6% vs TC avg

Strong +70% interview lift

Without

With

+69.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

671

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

60.7%

+20.7% vs TC avg

§102

15.8%

-24.2% vs TC avg

§112

17.4%

-22.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 659 resolved cases

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/117,924

Patent 12669244

TURBINE ENGINE COMBUSTOR WALL WITH APERTURE DEFLECTOR

3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/277,991

Patent 12667912

LASER PROCESSING MACHINE AND LASER PROCESSING METHOD

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/647,344

Patent 12667063

ANTI-BLOCKING DRIP INFILTRATION PIPE STRIP

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

19/233,184

Patent 12669090

GAS TURBINE PERFORMANCE

1y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/118,870

Patent 12662923

DRIVE EQUIPMENT AND METHODS FOR MOBILE FRACTURING TRANSPORTATION PLATFORMS

3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+69.6%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 659 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.